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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

BUFFALO BILL, according to recent
reports from London, is not likely to
return with much money 1t is said
that he made an unfortunate contract
with the managers of the American
Exhibition to something like the effect
that he was to receive One-third of the
rec ipts of his show and assume all the
expenses of il. II is said that but for
this the American exhibition would have
scored loss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

GEORGE DRUMMOND, otherwise Lord
DrummOnd. who died penniless in a
New York hospital last Friday, was
disowned BY his family for marrying out
of his social circle. Coming to America
10 make his home. he was able to sup
port his wife and child until overtaken
by consumption. He would have been
rich and honOred if he had abandoned
ais wife. but there was enough genuine
nobility in his character not to purchase
alleged nobility at such a price.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

IN regard to the Presidency though reso-
luton in favor of the Senator would have
passed without any dissent. The platform
adopted asks for stringent state legislation
In regard TO railroads and the system of
taxation and to prevent drug stores and
wholesale liquor houses from taking the
place of saloons. Upon National topics
grave doubt is expressed regarding the
ability of the Democratic party to best
serve the interests of the country and com
plant is made of the Irregularities of the
tariff and the want of protection of suf-
pensions are asked and restriction upon
immigration; President Cleveland is re-
preached for his attitude regarding the
Civil service and the dependent pension
bill and the administration of Gov Larrabee
heartily endorsed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

OUIDA lives quite alone at Florence.
Italy, surrounded BY her loved dogs.
with one old lady as her sole cOmpan-
ion. Although about so years old she
shows the bizarre tendency of her mind
by wearing bright-colOred decollete
dresses, with her hair flowing loose like
a schoolgirls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

BARON HUDDLEsToN, the distinguish
ed English judge. who married the
beautiful Lady Diana, sister of the
Duke of St Adams, recently found it
necessary while trying a breach of
promise suit to have eiucidated the
meaning of the little crosses at the
bottom of a love letter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
Attention OLD soldiers.

Three Decisive Battles of the War,
and Who Fought Them; Shiloh. Gettys-
burg and Chattanooga, is the title OF
new publication by the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, for free
distribution. Copies may be had on
personal application to the ticket agents
of that company in St. Paul or Minnea-
polls, or by addressing W. FL. Dixon,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, St.
Paul. enclosing two-cent stamp for
postage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

A BOARD of survey has estimated
that it viii require $4,000 to put
Farragut's old flagship. the Hartford.
in a seaworthy condition. 1t is doubt
full # the department will decide to tit
her up, and she will probably take a
place in the Ro item Row at Mare
island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

They have a new prohibition drink
in Kansas called clarique. There is
nothing in the name that can throw
any light on the genealOgy of the liquor
self. and the authorities are begin
ming to suspect that it has been used
under other names to cure snake-bites.
St. Louis POst-Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

HENRY ALEXANDER COOPER, former
" 8 circus giant, now living in Buffalo.
N Y, is the tallest man in the United
States. He is eight feet two inches in
height and weighs $50 pounds. His
hand is thirteen inches and his foot sew
enteen inches long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

spider. An hour later his arm began to
swell, and he was sent to st. Mary's
hospital The doctors were unable TO save
him, and he died from the poison.
At New York, the sale of the scenery,
stage effects and costumes of the defunct
National Opera company, under foreclosure
proceedings TO satisfy a chattel mortgage
of 81, 80 realized $50, los; tbs original
cost was over Sl50,O00.
Cardinal Gibbons has promised to
make the closing prayer and pronounce the
benedictiOn at the approaching constitu-
tional celebration in Philadelphia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
IOWA REPuBLICANs.

The Republican state convention was
held at Des Moines Aug. "A. Gov. Larrabee
and 1t Gov. Hull were renominated by
reclamation. Hon. G. 5. Robinson of
Storm Lake was chosen on the 5th ballot
for Supreme Judge aud Prof. Henry Sabin
of Clinton on the ard ballot for Superin-
tendeut of Public Instruction. The con
vention deferred to the wishes of Senator
Allison, and made no expression whatever
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
NOTES OF THE TIMES.

GENERAL FERRoN, Boulanger's sue
cessor as French minister of war. is a
tall, fine-loOking man, with gray hair
and mustache.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

The Christian Advocate, having
asked for contributions to the fund for
a memorial window in honor of the
late Bishop Simpson, has received all
that was requested and more.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

THE Porte has sent a circular to the
Powers asking their advice as to the
course to be taken by Turkey toward
Bulgaria in view of Prince Ferdinand
action.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

NINE. MODJEsKA said two years ago
that she should not play Juliet again
until she had become a grandmother.
A recent event in Omaha gives her the
opportunity to resume the role.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

Mr. DORsHEnIER denies the report
that Frank HattOn is to. buy The New
York Star and make a one cent Republi-
can daily of it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

The six lady graduates of Harvard
wore simple summer dresses of lawn.
and no ''sweeter girl graduates ever
looked fresher OF fairer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

Miss ELLIS, the Boston young lady
who is attending physician of the
Queen of COrea. receives the snug salary
of $4,000 per annum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

Gov. FORAKER viii open the Ohio
campaign at Caldwell Sept, Z. 1t is re-
membered that HAYES opened the cam
paign of 1879 in the same place
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
PA IS A MINISTER.
THE PATH TO FAME.

Griggs to Griggsby-Do YOU know,
old boy, they say our friend Mis- Smyth-
son, is the most distinguished American
aboard. and is the sensation of the sea-
son in London?
Griggsby-How comes that?
Griggs-Why, she is not admired by
the Prince of Wales.
THEY SWORE OFF.
Does Grimes drink" inquired
Smithers.
Nothing intoxicating" responded
Thompson.
"HOw does that Gomez"
why, the boys have got tired buy
ing it for him, | guess.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
ENGAGED FOR THE HEIRS.

When Mexican Buchanan was play
ing in Sacramento many years ago a
local critic went for his acting of
Shakespeare very severely. Buchanan
went to a well-known lawyer and con
suited him as to suit. The LAWYER
heard him all through and then said:
I'm very sorry l cannot take your
case. I'm engaged for the heirs of
Shakespeare.
The lawyer thought this very funny,
and one day. being in San Francisco,
he met Tom Mcguire. They went in
to have a drink, and the lawyer told
Tom the story. Tom laughed heartily
and drank his whisky. Then he said.
kind of thoughtfully:
Il didn't know Shakespeare had any
heirs in Sacramento.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

the summer in a small village at the
seashore has lost caste with the inhabi-
tants IN a manner sufficiently innocent,
yet which has shocked the delicate
modesty of the entire community. A
good gossip of the town said at the
sewing circle the other day with tated
breath and uplifted eyes:
''lf you will believe it, | was going
down the street yesterday. and Mr.. r.
came out of his bathing house right be-
fore me and Went into the water. |
looked the other way and hurried. but
ne dldn wait for me to get by, he went
right along as if | hadn't been there.
and he minister, too. And that ain I.
the worst of it, > she continued. lowering
her voice, 'Wben Miss White was
coming by a while afterward, he came
right up out of the water. and"-here
her voice sunk to an awful whisper.
''hls legs were bare almost up to his
knees. Adelaide said she liked to "a
tainted! 1t is perfectly awfulr'
NOT THE STYLE.
st. Peter Ito Pilgrim You seem 70
be mild sort of a young man. and ]
guess I'll let you in But what's that
you've got on?
Pilgrim-That's pink cross ban
shirt with white collar, sir.
st. Peter )closing the gate)-Wt
don wear that combination here.
CATCHING MONKEYS
Papa, how do you catch monkeys?r
inquired Willie, who had been to the
menagerie. .Th" best way nowdav.
l think, is by means of a double
barreled hustle triple sized cart-whee
hat and fancy parasol."
Yes" remarked Willie's motheI
musinglv; Il lsed to be very mucI
addicted to those little foibles before W,
married.
| PA IS A MINISTER.
where did you get all those but
tons asked lady of little boy who
bed thousand or more on string
Why" was the reply don't you
know pa is a minister?' Yes" re
turned the lady. Everything" saiC
the boy, because he has the sorting
of the collectio n basket.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
NIGHTCAPS.

A passenger about to leave a steamer
and pass muster of the custom house
officers was asked what he had in his
satchel.
Nothing but Clothes" said he
Look for yourself.
The inspector examined his valise
and found a bottle wrapped up in some
of his wearing apparel.
Il thought you said you only had
clothes in your satchel. said the in
spectOr
$50 / have"
whats in this bottle then?'
"Nightcaps."
Pass on"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
WASTED REGRETS.
A LITTLE DUCK

French Woman Get Long Branch)-
On, we hat sooch a fine time bathing
iii &c otcean. M'sleur Brown, be elf me
-vot you call 'em-a gosling.
American Woman-A gosling! Why,
a gosling is little duck.
French Woman-zat is vat he gif me
"a little duck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
MISPLACED SYMPATHY.

Benevolent gentleman Ito intelligent
engineer)-Life on the rail must be
very trying on the nerves, it Is so full
of peril.
Intelligent engineer-You T right sir,
it is. A man has to be on the constant
lookout, and even then accidents viii
happen. About every month or so i
run down a man or two. On, its
horriblel
Benevolent gentleman COMPATIBILITY
1t must muss up the track feartully.
PERFECTLY AWFUL.
A worthy clergyman who Is passing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
FORGIVENESS.

McReilly-I can't make out your
friend Bowser. Yesterday l read him
an original poem of 80 stanzas, and at
its conclusion he walked away without
a word of comment. Bagley (enthusi-
astically) That's just like Bowser!
He's the most forgiving man l ever
knew Philadelphia Call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
REFORM NEEDED.

'Gubbins, whet's the reason the mos
quitoes bite you so persistently and
don't touch me at alp" "Wen, / don't
know, johnson, but it seems to me
when man gets so far gone that even
a mosquito won't have anything to do
with him it's high time he reformed and
took bath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
HANDKERCHIEF SIGNAL.

There was about half dozen of
them and they had been off somewhere
in the country. They were all piled on
wagon, and as they passed one of the
numerous cottages pretty woman ac-
cidently turned white handkerchief
loose. There were six handkerchiefs
waving wildly in the breeze in one in
slant.
..Bv JOve, she's pretty. | wonder
who she is? That was meant for me. p"
ut wasn't. 1t was meant for me. :"
said everybody but little old man sit
ting on the bottom of the wagon, hiG-
den from sight
well, ," said he, IN bet it was not
meant for me.
.Whv?'
Because she is my wife "
And dead silence fell upon the pie
mic.
GEORGE, DEAR, AND THE MOON.
"When do you think the moon is at
its loveliest, George. dear?" she asked.
George, dear, stole his arm and eau
tious glance around the immediate vicin-
ity and whispered:
when it is behind cloud, love.
and they were as happy as if they had
each taken hypdermiy injection of
morphine.
FIRST CATCH YOUR LAWN.
Wife-"In the game of lawn tennis.
NV dear. what is the most difficult
thing to acquire?"
urshauI s.Tba lawn -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

Sis" he said, edo you know where
my base ball mask is? I've hunted high
and low for it.
81 didn't know you wanted to use it
to-day, Dick" said his sister uneasily
''Well, do
ON see if / can find ii for you" and
she went up stairs. She found it with
out much trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01
UNPREPARED.

Sympathizing Friend-Poor John
died so suddenly. Sorrowful Widow
Awful sudden. was unprepared for
it. Poor dear" Il hadn't a rag in
the house that would do for mourning
wear Philadelphia Dispatch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-01

A worthy clergyman who is passing !
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
A STEEL SPIKE.

Mrs. E. Proctor, of Pueblo, Colorado, was
visiting cur city a short time since and
thereby hangs circumstance and pretty
conceit. Mrs. Proctor. during her visit, Wis
ited the EAGLE printing house and ssnctum
in company with Mr.. Chas n. Marsh. Upon
her return home she told her husband who is
the engineer Of the blast engine of the Col
orado Steel works. Yesterday morning We
received by express beautiful, cimetar-
shaped paper-knife forged from steel spike
or nail, the head of the nail remaining intact
on the butt end of the handle. The rest of
the handle and blade constitute work of
art beautiful and unique, and polished to
that degree that everyone who has picked it
up thought il was made Of solid silver The
| blade is an inch and quarter wide, pierced
by two palm-shaped opening. On the OBJ
verse side is spread eagle bearing in his
beak scroll upon which are engraved the
initials of the editor of the EAGLE. In q
note MIR. Proctor says that the knife was
made and engraved wholly by himself in
spare moments. He will please accept on,
thanks.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
RACES.

The stake races will be given on the 2Sth,
29th and 30th OF this month on the track of
Mr.. H. G.. Toler's farm northeast OF the city.
The list of entries has been completed and
shows some of the finest horses in the south
west
Arrangements have been made for running
a special train over the Fl. Scott from the
passenger depot in the city to the farm. The
train will leave at O'Clock p. IN. and return
after the races The track is about four
miles northeast of the corner Of Main street
and Douglas avenue.
The following entries have been made:
LIST OF ENTRIES
Races at Toler Stock Farm June IS, % and
30:
TUESDAY, JUNE y.
Special $50, years and under-Legal
Note by Legal Tender, jr., Silver Lake by
Red Wilkes.
Special 500 to beat 2;30-Marquis by The
MARQUIS, Edward B. by Blue Bull Orania by
Red Wilkes
Gentlernens' roadsters to wagon half-nile
heats-Mary B. by Abdam Allen, Egnora by
Egbert, Kiowa Stock Farm entry-Biiiy r.,
sire unknown.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE -
ESQ class trotting-Tommy Hendricks by
Meiun,. Dick Glenn by Cod Dust, Chariis
r by Night Hawk
Gentleg1ens' roadsters 70 top wagon nile
heats two in three-Mary B. by Abdsu Al
len, Egnora by Egberf, Ban. sire unknown.
THURSDAY, JUNE 80
2:a0 class pacers-Legal Note b. Legal
Tender. jr., lone Wiiks by Red Wilkes
Harry c. by Jim Wilson. Diamond Joe hJ
l. J. Logan
Free for an special-Oriana BY Red J" likes,
| Edward B. By Blue Bull, Marquis by ihe
Marquis
| Beacon stakes special. half-mile beats two
in .hree-P. II Chaplin by Cnsp3n EsH1oEli-
! ReoiA By Egiert.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

The citizens of Wichita are completing ar
ran gements to celebrate the National holiday
in manner becoming the metropolis Of
Kansas, as has already been mentioned in
the colu INNS of the EAGLE. Davidson's River
side or Central park, at the foot of Oak
street, has been secured for the auspicious
occasion, where will be found on the above
day appropriate amusements and sports to
amuse both the old and young. Ample pro-
visions have been made to furnish the multi
tude with refreshments of every description
malt or spurious liquors being strictly pro-
hibited) an ample force of special police will
be on the grounds to prevent anything of the
obno xious nature, which will not be tolerated
under any circumstances, and nothing will
be introduced to mar the tastes of the most
fastidious. 1t will virtually be a ladies and
childrens celebration, especially for those
who can't set away, or who prefer to enjoy
the National holiday at home.
Innocent sports of every description will
be introduced during the day, and in the
even ing grand pyrotecnic display will be
given both on land and water. Free excur-
sions for the Sunday school children to and
from the grounds, including steamboat sails
on the little river The merchants of the
city propose to give an industrial parade in
the morning, and the antique and horrible
phalanX will be an amusing and grotesque
feature. The civic, secret and military asso-
Citations will also show their patriotism.
Taken as a whole Wichita's celebration this
year will outstrip any of her previous ones.
The various committees are busily at work,
and it is hoped to sea their enterprise crown
ell with success and Wichita's 4th of July
| the best ever celebrated.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
TERRA GOTTA LUMBER COMPANY.

A meeting of the directors of the Terra
Gotta Lumber Company was held in the Office
of Bridenbaugh & Ranch yesterday morn
ing The building for the works is progress
ing rapidly, and all of the machinery Is new
on the way. 1t is expected it will be IN oper-
alton by the first Of July. The factory Is
located on the Midland railroad, about five
miles north of the city, and will give en-
ployment to seventy-five or hundred men,
The terra Gotta lumber will be ready for
builders not later than July 10th. 1t Is the
only factory of the kind in Kansas, and viii
fill great demand in the great building
boom of Wichita. In Chicago and Kansas
City, where the terra Gotta lumber has been
manufactured for several years, the demand
is far greater than the very extensive facto-
rice can supply. thus showing the general
favor il is gaining with builders.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
I MEMORIAM,
HALL OF WICHITA LODGE, No. 90.
|. O. o. F.
lima "a 1887

HALL OF WICHITA LODGE, No. 90.
l. O. o. F.
June "a, 1887.
Whereas, 1t has pleased an Allwise Provi-
dence to take from our midst our beloved
brother, NJ NJ. Zimmerly, and
Whereas, Brother Zimmerly was mem
Der in good standing of Wichita Lodge No.
90, I. o. O. F., and kind father and hus-
band, and
Whereas, In the death of Brother thinner
ly, the order loses a good member and his
family kind protector and father; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That we tender to the family of
deceased Brother Zimmerly our heartfelt
sympathy in the honor of their great bereav-
al Be it further
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be furnished the family of the late Brother
M. NJ. Zimmerly; one copy be laid away in
the archives of our lodge and a third be
furnished to the daily papers of the city for
publication. The committee in F. l.. & T.
A. j. APPLEGATE,
S. A. HARBURG,
j. c. MILTON.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
A GOLD WATCH FOR TEN MINUTES.

Last evening Mr.. Joe Diemer treated him
self to an elegant gold watch. He soon after
met some of his friends in front of Gandolfo's
who took a look at the gold ticker, and ad-
miring she same very much. About ten
minutes after he had put it in his pocket, he
observed it was conspicuous for its absence.
He went around among his friends and as
sured himself that they were not playing q
joke on him, then he was prepared to believe
that he had been done up by electric light.
The street was crowded, and he noticed no
suspicious character near him, and as re-
suit. knows of no one be could suspicion as
being guilty of the stealing.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
BURGLARY AT HAYSyILLE.

Night before last the store OF Jones &
Davidman, in which is also the postofiice, at
Haysville, was burglarized. The thieves
gained entrance TO the room through WIN
dow in the rear They blew open the safe,
carried away all the money and postage
stamps which it contained, TOOK several
boxes of cigars and all the goods they could
conveniently carry. The men were not seen
in the town. but it is believed that the felony
WAS committed by talent from, this city.
Early yesterday morning butcher who was
making deliveries on the West Side, saw
three tough locking characters coming lnio
the city on the Baysville road, and these are
the men upon whom suspicion rests
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
YE GAMBLERS

C;tv Marshall Cairns last night gave or
ders to have all the gambling oens o. 'ie
CITY cIosed. and told the gamblers never 20
reopen. This will cause quite en- exodus CT
.ha tin horns who viii, 70 the uuInoer oi
abous three hundred, SEX Tor the fesIlse
s,,c.ars in other waters Gather up your
c,;r.s and boxes, your cards, tables dies,
paste diauoais, loud clothes ana 'A-e y
the march. Ira, Ia
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
GAS PLANT.

TIE Wichita Gas erd Electric Lssh. corn
psnv YESTERDAY commenced work On TIE
fr,,na.tior, ,or the new gas holder. Tie
Foundation for tbs retort noS1se nas s'essa
e-s--,.s.4.-s an; ~. eau.rac. fer brick work
awarded Z, Mr. Dillon SoTs q the o-scs
has arrived and the walls VIII te con1nssncee
tomorrow.
Sor1se Of the iroa for tire gas holder has ar
rivea aud more i exEs-csed in . few days
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26
RUNAWAY.

There was q runaway ssslsFaAt AZ
south part Of the city; reaching the corner
Of Marke, spd orme streets the carriFge up
set throwing two young ladies IN the ditch
but fortunately they were nos hurt 11e
carriage was a complete wrecN
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Mr. Jerme Juengst, Of Louisville, has re
Gently secured the room at 22223 East Douglas
nd is busily engaged in renovating and fur
n ishing it. He will open up a restauran
complete and elegant
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Mr.. Andrew Langtain, near Colwich, died
a few days ago. He was one of the first set
lers of Sedgwick county.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Mr.. ". H. Shamoaugh writes TO a friend
that he will arrive in the city tomorrow.
He says it is difficult to remain away from
Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Mrs. Dean and her sister, Mrs. Emma f.
Kent, leave Monday morning for the Colo
rado mountains for awhile, and from there
to Iowa for visit, and will be absent several
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Captain Shields has commenced practicing
for the coming wrestling season. He intend:
to call the Jap up for SEQ sometime in the
fall months
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

A. Fl. Reed and wife and J. A. Mcpherson
and wife will leave the city Monday morning
for East Liverpool, Ohio, for summer rest,
and to be present at the wedding Of H. NJ.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-26

Commodore Woodman was at Saratogs
all last week. He goes up to the White
mountains this week and then down to the
sea coast